Atty. John P. McGonagle

Atty. John P. McGonagle

John P. McGonagle is a lawyer practicing patent law, computer law, appeals.

Rockland Rockland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John P. McGonagle at a glance

John P. McGonagle is a Member based in Rockland, Massachusetts, practicing at Brackley & McGonagle. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on ip and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980). Educated at Suffolk University J.D. (—) and Boston College B.S. (—). Serands clients in Rockland, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. McGonagle is a lawyer practicing patent law, computer law, appeals
  • John received a B.S. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Brackley & McGonagle in Rockland, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John P. McGonagle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. McGonagle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John P. McGonagle is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. McGonagle

Where is John P. McGonagle's law office located?
John P. McGonagle's law practice is located in Rockland, Massachusetts. The firm is Brackley & McGonagle. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. McGonagle handle?
John P. McGonagle focuses on ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John P. McGonagle practiced law?
John P. McGonagle has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John P. McGonagle go to law school?
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Education

Suffolk University J.D.
- In Progress
Boston College B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980

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